Poster Historical Map Delft - City Map 1652

Map in bird's-eye view. Top left the coat of arms of Holland, bottom left a legend 1-37. Top right the coat of arms of Delft. Dutch text on verso. This print has been used in: Blaeu, Johannes Willemszoon. Toneel of the cities of the United Netherlands. In the 17th century, Delft experienced a new heyday. A Chamber of the VOC was established in Delft. Three times a year the people of Delft sent out a fleet to the east, importing spices, Chinese porcelain and other luxury goods. The tradition of Delft blue pottery has arisen from the import of Chinese porcelain, with an extensive pottery industry. We also sell matching frames in different colors.